Chocolate Orange Millionaires Shortbread Recipe

April 16, 2023 Post a Comment

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Millionaires Shortbread is one of the most popular sweet treats around. With a layer of crunchy shortbread, topped with a layer of chewy caramel and finished with a layer of chocolate, it's no wonder why! Now, you can make your own chocolate orange millionaires shortbread with this easy-to-follow recipe. This sweet treat has a delicious orange flavor that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Description

This delicious, mouth-watering chocolate orange millionaires shortbread is the perfect sweet treat that combines a layer of crunchy buttery shortbread, a layer of chewy caramel, and a layer of rich, melted milk chocolate. The combination of flavors is amazing and the orange zest in the shortbread really helps to bring out the flavor of the orange and the chocolate. This recipe is simple enough for anyone to make and it's sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Ingredients

For the Shortbread:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon orange zest

For the Caramel:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup

For the Chocolate:
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour and orange zest until well blended. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.

3. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Allow to cool.

4. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour over the cooled shortbread.

5. In a medium bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth. Stir in the orange extract, if desired. Spread over the caramel layer.

6. Refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting into bars.

Notes

These chocolate orange millionaires shortbread bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. If desired, you can double the recipe and bake in a 9x13 inch pan.